Eloise is originally from outside of Washington, D.C. These days, she's based in Portland and covers Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Arundel, Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach for the Kennebunk Post and the Biddeford Courier. Previously she was a fact checker and freelance reporter. Her reporting appears in The Nation, In These Times, Jacobin and elsewhere.
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PublishedMay 7, 2024
In a twist, Saco developer now says his constitutional rights were violated
The plaintiff in the Lincoln Village development case, who sued the city last year, alleges that City Councilor Phil Hatch and Planning Board Member Robert Biggs failed to disclose a connection to the community group that opposed his project.
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PublishedMay 7, 2024
RSU 21 candidates are focused on DEI, budget
Two want to champion diversity, another says he’s against political correctness and “social engineering” in schools – and a fourth wants the district to be a lifeline for students facing adversity. Meet the seven candidates running in competitive RSU 21 races.
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PublishedMay 5, 2024
Students, historians guide Saco and Biddeford residents through local Black history
The Biddeford Saco Area Black History Walking Tour on May 4 was organized by the local chapter of Showing Up for Racial Justice, an organization that mobilizes white people to fight for racial justice.
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PublishedMay 2, 2024
Residents in York County can apply for Jan. storm assistance by May 20
Underinsured and uninsured homeowners and renters can request private property damage assistance through FEMA. Also, stay vigilant for potential FEMA scams.
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PublishedApril 30, 2024
Arundel to update real estate property values, pending voter approval
Town Manager Keith Trefethen said he anticipates the mill rate to remain largely flat for fiscal year 2025.
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PublishedApril 30, 2024
Local man of letters Colin Sargent reflects on one of the most important stories of his career
Sargent’s book “Red Hands” recounts the life Iordana Borila Ceausescu, the daughter-in-law of Romania’s infamous dictator.
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PublishedApril 24, 2024
Old Saco church to become affordable housing
Saco City Council unanimously signs off on selling the church to the nonprofit Quality Housing Coalition for $1.
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PublishedApril 24, 2024
RSU 21 leadership responds to concerns that HR, communications spending is too high
The School Board approved a second read of the FY 2025 budget on April 22, clearing the way for it to appear on the June ballot. Also, the district has hired a new communications specialist.
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PublishedApril 23, 2024
May Day Festival just keeps getting bigger and better
Through bad weather and a global pandemic, the annual May Day Festival has been a community staple for over two decades.
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PublishedApril 19, 2024
Biddeford’s ever growing culinary scene now boasts a Swiss style bakery
Valentina Correa Weissenfluh and Alex Weissenfluh opened Edelweiss on Alfred Street earlier this year.
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